View a mini-lecture on the basics of solar-photovoltaic power given by Tim Wilhelm, an expert in solar-photovoltaic, solar thermal, and small wind energy systems. Professor Wilhelm is the program coordinator and professor for the Electrical Technology program at KCC, which includes the following training areas: Industrial Electrical Technology; Industrial Machinery Maintenance; and, Renewable Energy Technology.

Professor Wilhelm also manages Stelle Telephone Company (STC), a small, rural Telephone Mutual Corporation, serving the village of Stelle, IL. STC is the very first solar-powered digital telephone exchange in the U.S., and also the very first solar-powered internet service provider (ISP).

This segment is part of an on-going KCC series geared to K-12 to build sustainability awareness. The segments are approximately 15 minutes in length and are the recordings of live Skype interactive presentations to classrooms around our district.